Private Walking Tour and Michelangelo s David

Domes and cobblestone alleys lead the way to Michelangelo’s David

Description

Explore dazzling Florence, the “cradle of the Renaissance” which gave birth to thousands of gorgeous artistic masterpieces and thousands of ideas, and discover the quintessence of Renaissance sculpture: Michelangelo’s David!

Carefully designed to offer you and your family or group of friends an exclusive experience, our signature Private Walking Tour and Michelangelo’s David offers the privilege of a private guide, a licensed pro, and priority access tickets to the Accademia Gallery.

Meet your dedicated private English-speaking guide and set off on a memorable walking tour of dazzling Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the city center’s exquisite cobblestone alleys and splendid squares led by your guide. As you discover the main landmarks and major sights - Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, the Baptistery, Santa Trinita, Orsanmichele and Ponte Vecchio - you will enjoy learning about Florence’s rich history, heritage and fascinating traditions. 

Crown your day visiting the magnificent Accademia Gallery, home to one of the world’s most famous artworks: Michelangelo’s David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. Access the museum easily with priority skip-the-line tickets, and discover the inspiring David, Michelangelo’s magnum opus. Sculpted in marble between 1501 and 1504, the statue came to symbolize the defense of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence, an independent city-state threatened on all sides by more powerful rival states and by the hegemony of the Medici family. Originally placed beside Palazzo Vecchio, the city town hall, the statue was transferred to the Accademia from Piazza della Signoria in 1873.

Follow your guide in a journey through the Renaissance, uncover the history and artistic value of David, and enjoy admiring Michelangelo’s famous unfinished statues: the Prisoners, St. Matthew and the Pietà. Time permitting see some of the other remarkable artwork on display, among which 13th to 16th century religious paintings, 19th century plaster sculptures and a unique collection of antique musical instruments from the Cherubini Conservatory.

Inclusions

• Licensed monolingual-speaking guide on walking tour and Accademia Gallery
• Earphones for groups over 6 pax
• Guided walking tour of Florence 
• Accademia Gallery entrance (skip the line ticket) and tour

Meeting Point

This is a COMBO tour, with two different meeting points and a break between the activities. 

For the WALKING tour:
TOWNS OF ITALY KIOSK - in Piazza della Repubblica, under the arches on the left facing the Apple Store.

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For the ACCADEMIA GALLERY tour:
ACCADEMIA GALLERY
Accademia Ticket Office Via Ricasoli, 58/60, Florence. Look for Towns of Italy tour guide in front of civic number 58.

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Notes

 

Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Even with the skip-the-line entrances, there are still compulsory security checks which may cause some delays in entering the museum.
Big bags, liquid bottles and large umbrellas will not be allowed inside the museums (ok small foldable umbrellas).

Rain Policy

This tour runs rain or shine.